Former Texans, Packers veteran OLB Whitney Mercilus retiring

FILE - Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) is sacked by Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Houston. Outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus says he’s retiring, ending a 10-year career in which he recorded 58 sacks. Mercilus announced his decision Wednesday, April 6, 2022, via Instagram. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)

FILE - Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus stands for the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus says he’s retiring, ending a 10-year career in which he recorded 58 sacks. Mercilus announced his decision Wednesday, April 6, 2022, via Instagram. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)